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Let me also add that my volunteering in high school gave me a leg up against people for jobs. Since I was able to put down that I volunteered in an office at the American Cancer Society, I had more skills and experience than most kids applying for jobs. It also gave me an entry into the office work force. I never worked in retail in my career, (I don't consider the video rental store in the same manner as those that worked in the groceries, malls, and food stores.)
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Awesome article. I also got a lot of extra clout when applying for schools because of my extensive volunteer work. My SAT and GPA wouldn't have been enough to get me through.
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I will try to find other public school systems that have this requirement when I have time.
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If Willow Glen HS has it, the entire San Jose Unified School System may use it. So that might help.